There are 4 ways to get from Oak Lawn to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Stationtrain Sws
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 10m$11–21Line 307 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 3 to Harlem/Lake CTAbus 307
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 33m$10–21Drive 60.5 mi
- Drive from Oak Lawn to DeKalbcar 60.5 mi
1h 16m$11–16Line 381 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 95th St & Central Ave to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Abus 381 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 42m$14–28
Oak Lawn to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oak Lawn to DeKalb is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Lawn to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Lawn to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from 95th St & Central Ave and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Oak Lawn to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Oak Lawn Patriot and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Oak Lawn and DeKalb is 77 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oak Lawn to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Oak Lawn to DeKalb, including transfers.
Oak Lawn to DeKalb bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from 95th St & Central Ave station.
Oak Lawn to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, depart from Oak Lawn Patriot station.
The best way to get from Oak Lawn to DeKalb is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $11 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 381 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $28 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Oak Lawn, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 95th St & Central Ave to Dekalb via Chicago and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Oak Park to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 3 to Harlem/Lake CTA
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from 95th St & Central Ave to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Oak Lawn to DeKalb bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A.
Oak Lawn to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Lawn to DeKalb is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Oak Lawn to DeKalb.
There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.